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Engine oil
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Engine oil
Vehicle features and options
Electronic oil measurement
Status display
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
The concept
The engine oil level is monitored electronically
while driving and shown on the Control Dis‐
play.
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum
level, a check control message is displayed.
Requirements
General information
The engine oil consumption is dependent on
the driving style and driving conditions.
A current measured value is available after ap‐
prox. 30 minutes of driving. During a shorter
trip, the status of the last, sufficiently long trip
is displayed.
The engine oil consumption can increase in
case of, for example:
With frequent short-distance trips, regularly
perform a detailed measurement.
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Sporty driving.
Break-in the engine.
Displaying the engine oil level
On the Control Display:
Idling of the engine.
Usage of non-approved engine oil grades.
1. "Vehicle info"
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level
after refueling.
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Engine oil level"
When a dynamic driving style is used, such as
when cornering fast, the system is unable to
measure the engine oil level. With this driving
style, measure the engine oil level using a de‐
Engine oil level display messages
Different messages appear on the display de‐
pending on the engine oil level. Pay attention
to these messages.
The vehicle is equipped with electronic oil
measurement.
If the engine oil level is too low, within the next
125 miles/200 km Add engine oil, refer to
The electronic oil measurement has two meas‐
uring principles:
Engine oil level too low
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Status display
Add engine oil immediately; otherwise,
an insufficient amount of engine oil could re‐
sult in engine damage.◀
Detailed measurement
Take care not to add too much engine oil.
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Engine oil
Too much engine oil
Adding engine oil
Have the vehicle checked immediately;
otherwise, surplus engine oil can lead to en‐
gine damage.◀
General information
Switch off the ignition and safely park the vehi‐
cle before engine oil is added.
Detailed measurement
The concept
Spilled engine oil can damage carbon parts.
Wipe up spilled motor oil using a lint-free cloth.
In the detailed measurement the engine oil
level is checked and displayed via a scale.
Oil filler neck
Gasoline engine:
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum
level, a check control message is displayed.
Diesel engine:
During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐
creased somewhat.
Requirements
Only add engine oil when the message is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster. The quantity
to be added is indicated in the message dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
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Vehicle is on level road.
Manual transmission: shift lever in neutral
position, clutch and accelerator pedals not
depressed.
Adding engine oil
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M Double clutch transmission: selector
lever in selector lever position N and accel‐
erator pedal not depressed.
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km;
otherwise, this may cause engine damage.◀
Engine is running and is at operating tem‐
perature.
Do not add too much engine oil
When too much engine oil is added, im‐
mediately have the vehicle checked, otherwise,
this may cause engine damage.◀
Performing a detailed measurement
In order to perform a detailed measurement of
the engine oil level:
Protect children
Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐
dren and observe the warnings on the contain‐
ers to prevent health risks.◀
1. "Vehicle info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Measure engine oil level"
4. "Start measurement"
The engine oil level is checked and displayed
via a scale.
Time: approx. 1 minute.
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Engine oil types to add
Hints
No oil additives
Oil additives may lead to engine dam‐
age.◀
Viscosity grades for engine oils
When selecting an engine oil, ensure that
the engine oil belongs to the viscosity grade
SAE 0W-40, or malfunctions or engine dam‐
age may occur.
As an alternative, you can also use motor oils
with a viscosity grade of SAE 0W-30.◀
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of
the engine.
Suitable engine oil types
You can add engine oils that meet the follow‐
ing oil rating standards:
Oil rating
BMW Longlife-01.
BMW Longlife-01 FE.
Further information regarding the oil specifica‐
tions and viscosities of engine oils can be in‐
quired with the service center.
Alternative engine oil types
If an engine oil suitable for continuous use is
not available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an en‐
gine oil with the following oil rating can be
added:
Oil rating
API SM or superior oil rating.
Engine oil change:
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that
you let the service center change the motor oil.
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